Analyzes the state of Egypt’s economy two years after the spring revolution and the reasons for deteriorating conditions.  Also describes negotiations between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund over policy reforms demanded in exchange for loan funds and the U.S. role in an IMF decision.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Information on the new constitution for Egypt and some related links.  From the Law Library of Congress

Provides a brief overview of key issues for Congress related to current relations with Egypt and details about U.S. foreign assistance.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses how recent events have increased concerns about Israel’s security especially with regard to Iran and the long-standing peace treaty with Egypt.  Also discusses the question of control over Jerusalem and relations with the Palestinians.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

One of a series of reports on the prospects for reforming police and security forces in countries of North Africa.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Insights from a May 2012 conference on how reform of police and security organizations is a crucial step in building democracies.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Provides an overview of current key issues for Congress related to Egypt and information on U.S. foreign aid to Egypt.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report assesses some of the foreign policy implications of recent events in the Middle East region, provides an overview of U.S. responses to date, and explores selected case studies to illustrate some key questions and dilemmas that Congress and the executive branch face.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides a brief summary of recent developments in selected countries of the Middle East including Egypt, Iran, Israel, Palestine, Libya, and Syria as well as a statistical table about the region as a whole.  From the Library of the House of Commons

Argues that the direction of the Arab revolutions in the Middle East since December 2010 will vary depending on the individual characteristics of each country.  This paper looks at some of those characteristics including the legitimacy of ruling regimes, the effect of societal divisions along confessional lines, and the role of the region’s militaries. Concludes with a look at U.S., UK and EU policies toward the region.  From the House of Commons Library

Examines current world population trends with a focus on how China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, India, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Macedonia are facing diverse demographic challenges ranging from ageing populations to high fertility rates and urbanization.  From the United Nations Population Fund

Analyzes several possible succession scenarios for leadership in Egypt and the impact on U.S.-Egyptian relations.  Written before the pro-democracy demonstrations and the fall of Mubarak.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

Provides a brief overview of the transition underway in the Egyptian government and info on U.S. foreign aid to Egypt.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

Discusses the challenges faced by countries that are transitioning from authoritarian rule to constitutional democracy and offers a review of commonly recurring issues.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Describes the difficulties that must be overcome in establishing democratic forms of government in Africa and the Middle East.  Focuses on changes in Tunisia and Egypt. From the United States Institute of Peace

Blames the Egyptian uprising against the Mubarak regime to limited opportunities for political expression and economic opportunity.  Tries to discern the next steps.  From the United States Institute of Peace

This report provides an overview of U.S.-Egyptian relations, Egyptian politics, U.S. foreign aid to Egypt, and the implications of Egypt’s peaceful overthrow of the Mubarak regime on future U.S. relations with Egypt.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Concludes that the turmoil will have limited effects on price and supply of oil and natural gas unless the turmoil became prolonged.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides background on the government, foreign relations, and economy of Tunisia, recent developments that resulted in the departure of the longtime head of government, and the relationship of Tunisian change to turmoil in Egypt, Yemen, Jordan and other countries in the Middle East region.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides an overview of U.S. – Egyptian relations, Egyptian politics, and U.S. foreign aid to Egypt.  Also covers the current unrest in Egypt and the policy problems this presents for Congress and the administration.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists